in SUPPORT of LD 1185: An Act to Amend the Process for Prioritizing Toxic Chemicals in Children’s Products by Matt Prindiville, NRCM Clean Production Project Director Senator Saviello, Representative Hamper and members of the Committee. My name is Matt Prindiville and I’m the Clean Production Project Director for the Natural Resources Council of Maine (NRCM). Read More
Testimony
The Natural Resources Council of Maine advocates spend much of their time during the legislative session providing testimony on a wide range of bills before various committees of the Maine Legislature.
NRCM Testimony In Support of LD 1810, An Act to Implement the Recommendations of the Governor’s Ocean Energy Task Force
Senator Hobbins and Representative Hinck, The Natural Resources Council of Maine appreciates this opportunity to testify on this important legislation. We commend the Governor’s Ocean Energy Task Force and its chairs for their considerable and important work. We support the broad and bold vision this legislation presents for a fundamental shift to renewable energy for Read More
NRCM Testimony on LURC’s Comprehensive Land Use Plan
Good afternoon Sen. Nutting, Rep. Pieh and Members of the Committee. I am Matt Prindiville, Clean Production Project Director for the Natural Resources Council of Maine. Cathy Johnson, our North Woods Project Director, unfortunately, could not be here today as she is out of town. NRCM has been involved in the revision of LURC’s Comprehensive Read More
NRCM Testimony In Support of LD 1568, An Act to Clarify Maine’s Phase-out of Polybrominated Diphenyl Ethers
by Matt Prindiville, NRCM Toxics Project Director Senator Goodall, Representative Duchesne and members of the Natural Resources Committee. My name is Matt Prindiville. I am the Clean Production Project Director for the Natural Resources Council of Maine. NRCM strongly supports LD 1568, and we thank Representative Pingree for bringing this issue to the attention of Read More
Joint Comments of NRCM, Maine Audubon, and AMC to LURC Regarding Expansion of Expedited Permitting Area
To: Commissioners, Maine Land Use Regulation Commission cc: Marcia Spencer-Famous, Catherine Carroll Dear LURC Commissioners: We have been following the Commission’s discussions around TransCanada’s rulemaking petition and are encouraged that the Commission recognizes that TransCanada’s petition to expand the expedited permitting area will set important precedents for how all future petitions are considered. We appreciate that Read More
Support of LD 1156, An Act to Amend the Laws Governing the Recycling of Televisions
by Matt Prindiville, NRCM Toxics Project Director Good afternoon Senator Goodall, Representative Duchesne and members of the Natural Resources Committee. My name is Matt Prindiville, and I’m the Clean Production Project Director for the Natural Resources Council of Maine (NRCM). NRCM is Maine’s leading, membership-supported environmental advocacy organization. We represent over 12,000 members and supporters Read More
Support of LD 973, An Act to Provide for the Safe Collection and Recycling of Mercury Containing Light Bulbs
by Matt Prindiville, NRCM Toxics Project Director Senator Goodall, Representative Duchesne and members of the Natural Resources Committee. My name is Matt Prindiville, and I’m the Clean Production Project Director for the Natural Resources Council of Maine. We strongly support LD 973, and we thank Representative Berry for bringing this bill to the attention of Read More
Support of LD 1032, An Act to Ensure that Maine’s Electronic Waste Collection and Recycling System is Self Funded
by Matt Prindiville, NRCM Toxics Project Director Senator Goodall, Representative Duchesne and members of the Natural Resources Committee. My name is Matt Prindiville, and I’m the Clean Production Project Director for the Natural Resources Council of Maine (NRCM). NRCM is Maine’s leading, membership-supported environmental advocacy organization. We represent over 12,000 members and supporters and promote Read More
Support of LD 2283, An Act to Implement Recommendations of the Governor’s Task Force on Wind Power Development
by Pete Didisheim, NRCM Senior Director of Advocacy Senator Bartlett, Representative Bliss, and members of the Utilities Committee, my name is Pete Didisheim. I am the Advocacy Director for the Natural Resources Council of Maine, I served as a member of the Governor’s Task Force on Wind Power Development, and I am here to testify Read More
